The destination is where the photo is taken.
The story is in the journey.
Welcome to Stories Along the Way.
I’m glad you stopped by.
This is a place for stories gathered from trails, gardens, airports, kitchens, writing desks, and the ordinary moments in between. Some begin with a marathon, a hike, or a journey to another country. Others begin with something as simple as a conversation, a flower blooming, or a cup of tea.
I don’t write because I’ve figured life out. I write because paying attention has taught me that even ordinary moments often carry stories worth remembering.
So whether you’re here for a few minutes or decide to stay a little longer, I hope you’ll find something that makes you smile, pause, or see your own journey in a new light.
Latest Stories
I Planted a Bush Lemon Tree. I Got Butterflies.
Someone once gave me a bush lemon, and after tasting it, I was hooked.
What began as a search for that distinctive flavour eventually brought caterpillars—and then something I hadn’t expected—to my balcony.
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Whiterock Peak.
I chose Whiterock Peak because I wanted a short, sensible training hike. Then I forgot to check the difficulty rating. Apparently, crawling uphill and sliding down on my bottom also counts as muscular endurance. 😂
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Apparently, Plants Improve Productivity
They said plants in the workspace improve productivity. Nobody specified how many plants, so naturally, I may have overcommitted.
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Beauty Treatments Have Their Limits
Luna joined me for a little skincare session. Unfortunately, some wrinkles may be beyond even the most ambitious beauty routine
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Reality Bites
I always thought I was selfless. Then two strangers made our ferry wait for 1½ hours in 31-degree heat, and suddenly my generosity developed conditions. 😂
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Kosciuszko — Roof of Australia
We went to climb Australia’s highest mountain. First, though, we had to learn one important skill: how to actually get off a moving chairlift. 😂
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The Guinea Pig Village: Then and Now
Ten years ago, I posted a video of Jess settling into our guinea pig village. When Facebook brought the memory back, I was surprised by how different everything looked. Apparently, I’ve been renovating guinea pig real estate for a decade without realising it. What started as a simple little area gradually became more elaborate as…
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